PITARIA
1935 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-765-1171
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee using bare hands to cut onions that were to be stored in cooler not heated.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2018041663 | Apr 27, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 524 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on prep table inside kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters accumulated with grease.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened beverages inside reach in freezer next to steam tables. Employee removed drinks during time of inspection.
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 524 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave. Operator cleaned microwave during time of inspection.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured near 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents and exhaust vents with dust accumulation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of inserts in ware wash area.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor near storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer near hot line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed insulation exposed in reach in freezer near hot holding line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near stand up reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed housing for both dispenser soiled with mold like substance.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic spoons stored on the floor under storage rack.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed portion cup lids stored upright near serving line.
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 524 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed employees utilizing chlorine at 3 compartment sink, has quaternary test strips.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks near hand washing sink not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents throughout kitchen with dust accumulation.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/22.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sunglasses placed on prep table. Manager removed during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in cooler near expo and hand wash sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at ice machine near drive thru. Manager stored correctly.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in rear of kitchen. Manger stored in a clean bowl.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelving in walk in cooler soiled with food and mold like substance.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters and prep tables. Manager placed cloths in solution.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed cloths stored in bucket with sanitizer and soap. Manager changed out during inspection.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At 135pm Observed cooked chicken in walk in cooler at 83F placed in cooler at 11:45 am. Operator placed chicken in smaller pans and placed pans on ice.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee using bare hands to cut onions that were to be stored in cooler not heated.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed HWS across from cooler no hot water.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine inside kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents and air exhaust vents soiled with grease, dust throughout the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.